Dictionary

overdue

adjective over·due \-ˈdü, -ˈdyü\

: not paid at an expected or required time

: not appearing or presented by a stated, expected, or required time

—used to say that something should have happened or been done before now

Full Definition of OVERDUE

1
a :  unpaid when due <an overdue bill>
b :  delayed beyond an appointed time <an overdue train> <overdue library books>
2
:  too great :  excessive <an overdue share of the profits>
3
:  more than ready <overdue for a haircut>
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of OVERDUE

1763

Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer
OVERDUE Defined for Kids

overdue

adjective over·due \ˌō-vər-ˈdü, -ˈdyü\

Definition of OVERDUE for Kids

1
:  not paid when due <overdue bills>
2
:  delayed beyond an expected time <The plane was an hour overdue.>
3
:  more than ready <He is overdue for a haircut.>

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: overdyePrevious Word in the Dictionary: overdub All Words Near: overdue
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears